| Primary 7 Religious Calendar 2017 – 2018 | |||
| 23rd Nov | Stage Mass | OLM Hall | 2pm |
| 25/26th Nov | Mass of Commitment | St Joseph’s | All Masses –Sat Vigil 6pm,Sun 10am, 12pm & 6pm |
| 1st Dec | First Friday Mass | St. Vincent’s | Leave at 9.30am |
| 28th Jan | Catholic Education week | ||
| 14th Feb | Ash Wednesday Mass | St. Vincent’s | Leave at 9.30am |
| 26th Mar | Holy Week | ||
| 25th April | Sacrament of Confirmation | St Mirin’s Cathedral | 7pm |
| 10th May | Ascension Thursday Mass | St. Vincent’s | Leave at 9.30am |
| 31st May | Sacrament of Confirmation St. Vincent’s children |
St. Vincent’s | 7pm |
| 5th June | Leavers’ Mass | St. Joseph’s | 7pm |
| 7th June | Sacrament of Confirmation Holy Name children |
St. Mary’s Pollokshaws | 7pm |
Tag Archives: information
Sacramental Information for Parents
For any parents who were unable to attend the Sacramental preparation meeting last night at St. Joseph’s Church, the PowerPoint presentations can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
First Communion and Confirmation Meetings
The meetings tonight in St. Joseph’s Church are for parents/carers of children who will be making their First Communion in St. Joseph’s Parish and for parent/carers of children who will be confirmed in St. Joseph’s parish (St. Mirin’s Cathedral)
First Communion – 7pm
Confirmation – 8pm
Reminder – P7 Sacrament of Confirmation meeting
Reminder – Father Stephen Baillie will meet with all parents of children from St. Joseph’s parish at 8pm in St Joseph’s Church on Monday 6th November. He will explain the arrangements for the year ahead as well as offering some Sacramental instruction. We understand that it is not always possible to attend without your child but to remind you that the instruction will be at an adult level. It is important that every child is represented by at least one parent.
Education City
We are delighted to offer home access to Education City. This is an online resource with graded activities, linked to Curriculum for Excellence levels, which will help reinforce your child’s in-school learning. By allowing access at home, your child will be able to access fun, engaging games. Login details will allow your child to access Education City.com from any device which has internet access. The url is http://www.education.city.com/ Continue reading Education City
School Improvement Plan
P6 Stage Mass
P6 Stage Mass on Thursday 9th November will be at 2pm and NOT 1.45 as previously stated.
If you will be attending, please let the school know, if you have not already done so.
Thank you
Halloween – ‘The Catholic Way’
Tomorrow 1st November is the feast of All Saints, which is also a holiday of obligation and Tuesday 2nd November is the feast of All Souls. These are 2 very special days in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church which are dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and all the faithful departed.
First Minister’s Reading Challenge
Our school has signed up to take part in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge, an exciting new reading initiative for children in Primary 1-7, delivered by Scottish Book Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government. Continue reading First Minister’s Reading Challenge
Menus for week beginning 30th October
Menus for 30th October, 31st October, 1st November & 3rd November
Assist – School Meals Week Poster 1
Assist – School Meals Week Poster 2
P6 Stage Mass
Fr Stephen Bailley from St. Joseph’s Parish will say Mass for P6 classes on Thursday 9th November at 1.45pm in the school hall and family of Primary 6 pupils are welcome to attend. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards.
Please email the school if you are able to attend.
Nativity Timetable 2017
| Monday 11th December – Main Hall | |
| P1a | 9:15am |
| P2a/P2e/P3a | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday 12th December – Main Hall | |
| P1b | 9:15am |
| P2b/P3b | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday 13th December – Main Hall | |
| P1c | 9:15am |
| P2c/P3c | 2:00pm |
| Thursday 14th December – Main Hall | |
| P1d | 9:15am |
| P2d/P3d | 2:00pm |
| Friday 15th December – Main Hall | |
| P1e | 9:15am |
All Saints Day
Primaries 5, 6 and 7 will be Celebrating Mass for All Saints Day in
St Vincent’s Church on Wednesday 1st November.
The children will leave the school at 9.30am, walk to St. Vincent’s and return at 11.00am.
School uniform to be worn
Appropriate dress for the weather
Any parent who would like to accompany us, please phone the school.
Fr. Burke from Holy Name Parish will celebrate Mass in the school for Primaries 1 – 4.
Reading Challenge for the October Break
Our Reading Challenge for the October break is to take a picture of yourself/family reading a book in an unusual place. Pictures should be uploaded onto GLOW! We can’t wait to see who finds the most unusual place!!
Paint a Pebble
Paint a Pebble will continue after the October break – every child should pay £1
THE PLAYGROUND PROJECT – Active Fundraising for Active Play
PAINT A PEBBLE 2017
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‘Being unique is all about being different’
Children will be asked to choose a pebble, then design and paint it in their own unique way! They will then be able to lay their own pebble in the walkway for display in the Chestnut Garden. You will be able to view your child’s pebble in the completed display at the Parents Evenings next term!
This exciting Paint a Pebble Project will create a bright and colourful feature in the newly refreshed Chestnut Garden which will soon be open at playtime!
We will be asking for a donation of £1 per child to kickstart our campaign ‘Active Fundraising for Active Play!
The Paint a Pebble Project will take place week commencing 9th October 2017. Please support this initiative by sending your donations through ParentPay now!
School Improvement Plan 2017-2018
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, 1st – 8th October
Active Girls Day, 6th October 2017
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure (ERCL), in partnership with sportscotland is committed to raising awareness of the importance of increasing participation in sport and physical activity amongst women and girls in East Renfrewshire, and to reducing the barriers to participation. Continue reading Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, 1st – 8th October
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s October holiday activity programme
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s October holiday activity programme is now available for booking. To view our activities please click here.
Regards
Barry Cook Team Leader – Active Schools
Phone: 0141 570 7330 Mobile: 07800 629645
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Limited
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Limited (ERCL) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland with company number SC486489, and having its registered office at St. John’s, 18 Commercial Road, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 1AJ. ERCL is registered as a charity with the office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (No SC045726)
Abbeyfield Scotland and Our Lady of Missions are fundraising for STV’s Children’s Appeal 2017
We are raising money for the STV 2017 Appeal to help children and young people affected by poverty across Scotland.
Date and time of our “Big Scottish Breakfast” event:
Friday 27th October 2017 at Abbeyfield Scotland, 2 Orchard Park Avenue, Giffnock G46 2DD
A small number of our P7 pupils will be sharing breakfast with Abbeyfield residents and having some fun games and activities with special guests.
Please help us support this good cause.
Here are the details of the Just Giving page:
